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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 468.61 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 468.61 and 139.12 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 468.61 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/468.61 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 468.61 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 65,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193.85/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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