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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 313.29 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 313.29 and 135.80 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 313.29 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/313.29 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 313.29 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 42,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543.22/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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