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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.66 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.66 and 139.44 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.66 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.66 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.66 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 64,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,930.93/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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