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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.15, 470 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.15, 470 and 130.54 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.15 : 470 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.15/470 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.15x = 470 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.15x = 61,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353.80/313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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