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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 313.26 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 313.26 and 139.65 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 313.26 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/313.26 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 313.26 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 43,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746.76/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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