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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.94 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.94 and 142.26 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.94 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.94 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.94 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 66,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,853.66/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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