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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.58 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.58 and 96.69 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.58 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.58 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.58 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 45,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403.21/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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