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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 470.03 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 470.03 and 140.09 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 470.03 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/470.03 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 470.03 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 65,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,843.45/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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