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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 469.77 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 469.77 and 120.80 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 469.77 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/469.77 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 469.77 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 56,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,748.22/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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