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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 313.81 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 313.81 and 136.27 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 313.81 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/313.81 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 313.81 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 42,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762.89/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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