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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 469.47 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 469.47 and 81.89 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 469.47 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/469.47 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 469.47 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 38,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446.07/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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