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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 469.73 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 469.73 and 130.35 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 469.73 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/469.73 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 469.73 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 61,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229.31/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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