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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.18 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.18 and 139.46 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.18 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.18 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.18 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 65,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428.89/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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