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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 468.83 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 468.83 and 139.12 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 468.83 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/468.83 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 468.83 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 65,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223.63/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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