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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.51 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.51 and 139.79 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.51 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.51 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.51 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 43,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,685.77/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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