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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.62 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.62 and 136.44 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.62 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.62 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.62 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 42,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926.41/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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