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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 469.49 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 469.49 and 96.65 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 469.49 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/469.49 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 469.49 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 45,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376.21/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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