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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 313.85 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 313.85 and 136.17 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 313.85 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/313.85 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 313.85 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 42,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737.29/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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