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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 469.62 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 469.62 and 130.49 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 469.62 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/469.62 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 469.62 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 61,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278.37/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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