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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 470.40 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 470.40 and 140.18 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 470.40 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/470.40 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 470.40 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 65,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,941.02/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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