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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 470.67 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 470.67 and 140.45 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 470.67 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/470.67 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 470.67 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 66,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,105.60/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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