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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 465.32 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 465.32 and 139.10 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 465.32 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/465.32 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 465.32 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 64,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.69/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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