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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.57 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.57 and 139.03 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.57 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.57 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.57 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 65,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,145.29/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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