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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 311.96 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 311.96 and 139.02 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 311.96 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/311.96 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 311.96 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 43,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368.68/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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