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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.63 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.63 and 130.44 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.63 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.63 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.63 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 61,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,258.54/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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