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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 312.46 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 312.46 and 139.73 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 312.46 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/312.46 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 312.46 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 43,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.12/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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