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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.52 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.52 and 139.54 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.52 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.52 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.52 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 43,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,609.04/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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