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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 468.36 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 468.36 and 139.28 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 468.36 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/468.36 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 468.36 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 65,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233.18/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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