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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 314.03 and 137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 314.03 and 137.17 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 314.03 = 137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/314.03 = 137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 314.03 × 137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 43,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075.05/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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