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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.03, 471.22 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.03, 471.22 and 140.69 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.03 : 471.22 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.03/471.22 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.03x = 471.22 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.03x = 66,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,293.23/314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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