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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 311.76 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 311.76 and 139.35 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 311.76 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/311.76 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 311.76 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 43,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443.76/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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