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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 465.28 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 465.28 and 139.19 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 465.28 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/465.28 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 465.28 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 64,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,761.51/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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