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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.60 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.60 and 139.68 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.60 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.60 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.60 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 65,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,035.01/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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