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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 468.99 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 468.99 and 139.35 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 468.99 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/468.99 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 468.99 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 65,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,353.76/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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