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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.19 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.19 and 142.50 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.19 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.19 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.19 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 67,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,002.08/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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