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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 313.28 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 313.28 and 136.18 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 313.28 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/313.28 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 313.28 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 42,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,662.81/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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