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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 470.66 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 470.66 and 140.30 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 470.66 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/470.66 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 470.66 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 66,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,030.54/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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