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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 466.18 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 466.18 and 139.75 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 466.18 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/466.18 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 466.18 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 65,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148.66/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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