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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 312.86 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 312.86 and 136.62 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 312.86 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/312.86 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 312.86 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 42,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.93/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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