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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.17 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.17 and 139.68 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.17 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.17 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.17 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 43,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603.21/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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