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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 312.05 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 312.05 and 139.51 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 312.05 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/312.05 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 312.05 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 43,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.10/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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