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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 468.62 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 468.62 and 139.13 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 468.62 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/468.62 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 468.62 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 65,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199.10/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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