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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.40 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.40 and 127.98 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.40 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.40 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.40 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 60,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,073.17/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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