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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.20 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.20 and 136.72 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.20 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.20 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.20 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 42,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,820.70/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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