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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 469.49 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 469.49 and 139.62 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 469.49 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/469.49 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 469.49 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 65,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550.19/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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