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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 465.74 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 465.74 and 139.38 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 465.74 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/465.74 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 465.74 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 64,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,914.84/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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