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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 469.56 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 469.56 and 130.40 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 469.56 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/469.56 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 469.56 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 61,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,228.28/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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