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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 470.76 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 470.76 and 140.49 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 470.76 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/470.76 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 470.76 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 66,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136.37/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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