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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 469.54 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 469.54 and 93.71 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 469.54 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/469.54 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 469.54 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 43,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997.78/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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