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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 470.10 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 470.10 and 140.10 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 470.10 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/470.10 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 470.10 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 65,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,859.77/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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