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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 469.80 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 469.80 and 139.82 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 469.80 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/469.80 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 469.80 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 65,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,688.89/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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