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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.82 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.82 and 137.70 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.82 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.82 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.82 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 43,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350.71/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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