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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 469.76 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 469.76 and 96.73 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 469.76 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/469.76 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 469.76 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 45,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439.40/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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