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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.91, 470.84 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.91, 470.84 and 140.57 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.91 : 470.84 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.91/470.84 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.91x = 470.84 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.91x = 66,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182.92/313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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