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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 313.73 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 313.73 and 137.07 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 313.73 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/313.73 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 313.73 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 43,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002.29/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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