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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.87 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.87 and 139.26 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.87 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.87 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.87 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 65,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294.84/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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