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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.24 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.24 and 138.70 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.24 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.24 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.24 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 64,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944.95/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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