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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 469.35 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 469.35 and 130.37 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 469.35 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/469.35 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 469.35 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 61,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186.81/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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