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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 312.34 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 312.34 and 139.70 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 312.34 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/312.34 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 312.34 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 43,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.90/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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