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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 314.47 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 314.47 and 136.41 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 314.47 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/314.47 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 314.47 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 42,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,894.60/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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