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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.93 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.93 and 139.42 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.93 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.93 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.93 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 64,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,959.96/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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