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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.10 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.10 and 136.35 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.10 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.10 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.10 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 42,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.54/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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