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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 470.42 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 470.42 and 140.33 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 470.42 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/470.42 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 470.42 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 66,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,013.80/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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