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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.34 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.34 and 136.37 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.34 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.34 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.34 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 42,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.97/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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