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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 469.26 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 469.26 and 139.68 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 469.26 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/469.26 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 469.26 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 65,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,546.24/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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