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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.74 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.74 and 139.77 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.74 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.74 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.74 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 43,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851.44/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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