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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 468.89 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 468.89 and 139.58 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 468.89 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/468.89 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 468.89 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 65,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,447.67/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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