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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 466.03 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 466.03 and 139.69 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 466.03 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/466.03 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 466.03 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 65,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,099.73/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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