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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 469.68 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 469.68 and 93.70 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 469.68 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/469.68 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 469.68 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 44,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009.78/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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