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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 313.94 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 313.94 and 137.08 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 313.94 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/313.94 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 313.94 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 43,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,034.90/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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