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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 469.54 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 469.54 and 96.60 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 469.54 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/469.54 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 469.54 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 45,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,357.56/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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