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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 470.52 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 470.52 and 138.02 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 470.52 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/470.52 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 470.52 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 64,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941.17/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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