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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 469.59 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 469.59 and 85.06 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 469.59 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/469.59 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 469.59 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 39,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944.82/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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