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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.79 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.79 and 140.55 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.79 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.79 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.79 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 66,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169.53/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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