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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 469.72 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 469.72 and 120.88 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 469.72 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/469.72 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 469.72 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 56,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779.75/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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