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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 470.80 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 470.80 and 140.44 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 470.80 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/470.80 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 470.80 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 66,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119.15/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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