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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 468.82 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 468.82 and 139.30 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 468.82 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/468.82 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 468.82 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 65,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,307.39/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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