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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 318.46 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 318.46 and 139.11 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 318.46 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/318.46 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 318.46 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 44,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300.97/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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