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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 470.07 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 470.07 and 139.98 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 470.07 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/470.07 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 470.07 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 65,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800.40/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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