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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 314.52 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 314.52 and 137.59 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 314.52 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/314.52 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 314.52 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 43,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273.23/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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