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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 469.29 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 469.29 and 139.73 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 469.29 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/469.29 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 469.29 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 65,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,572.07/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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