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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.58 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.58 and 140.53 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.58 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.58 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.58 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 66,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,130.61/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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