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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 312.54 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 312.54 and 139.15 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 312.54 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/312.54 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 312.54 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 43,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.94/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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