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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.58 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.58 and 137.40 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.58 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.58 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.58 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 43,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.29/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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