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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 314.55 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 314.55 and 136.77 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 314.55 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/314.55 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 314.55 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 43,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021.00/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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