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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 469.96 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 469.96 and 140.15 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 469.96 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/469.96 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 469.96 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 65,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.89/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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