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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.05, 469.17 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.05, 469.17 and 130.32 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.05 : 469.17 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.05/469.17 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.05x = 469.17 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.05x = 61,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.23/313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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