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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 468.20 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 468.20 and 139.10 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 468.20 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/468.20 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 468.20 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 65,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,128.14/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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