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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 470.87 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 470.87 and 140.63 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 470.87 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/470.87 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 470.87 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 66,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218.45/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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