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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 313.94 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 313.94 and 136.62 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 313.94 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/313.94 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 313.94 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 42,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,889.80/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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