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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.20 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.20 and 139.80 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.20 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.20 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.20 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 43,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,645.56/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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