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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 314.82 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 314.82 and 137.61 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 314.82 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/314.82 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 314.82 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 43,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,322.38/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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