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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 465.76 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 465.76 and 139.52 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 465.76 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/465.76 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 465.76 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 64,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,982.84/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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