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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.38 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.38 and 135.96 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.38 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.38 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.38 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 42,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,607.22/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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