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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 313.63 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 313.63 and 139.97 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 313.63 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/313.63 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 313.63 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 43,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898.79/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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