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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 314.24 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 314.24 and 137.60 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 314.24 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/314.24 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 314.24 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 43,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239.42/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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