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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 469.87 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 469.87 and 139.77 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 469.87 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/469.87 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 469.87 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 65,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,673.38/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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