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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 469.44 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 469.44 and 120.60 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 469.44 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/469.44 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 469.44 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 56,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614.46/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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