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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 469.75 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 469.75 and 139.88 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 469.75 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/469.75 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 469.75 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 65,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707.93/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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