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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 469.94 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 469.94 and 139.92 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 469.94 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/469.94 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 469.94 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 65,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754.00/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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