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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.79 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.79 and 93.83 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.79 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.79 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.79 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 44,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077.58/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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