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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.76 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.76 and 139.70 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.76 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.76 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.76 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 65,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,622.42/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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