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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 470.64 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 470.64 and 140.71 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 470.64 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/470.64 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 470.64 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 66,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,224.72/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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