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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 469.20 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 469.20 and 120.50 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 469.20 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/469.20 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 469.20 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 56,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,538.60/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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