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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 469.14 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 469.14 and 139.72 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 469.14 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/469.14 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 469.14 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 65,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548.24/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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