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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 474.54 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 474.54 and 140.80 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 474.54 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/474.54 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 474.54 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 66,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,815.23/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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