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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.68 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.68 and 130.53 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.68 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.68 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.68 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 61,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,307.33/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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