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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.80 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.80 and 139.74 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.80 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.80 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.80 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 65,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649.85/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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