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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 470.07 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 470.07 and 139.91 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 470.07 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/470.07 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 470.07 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 65,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,765.14/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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