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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 470.49 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 470.49 and 140.24 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 470.49 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/470.49 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 470.49 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 65,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,979.17/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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