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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 469.60 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 469.60 and 130.41 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 469.60 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/469.60 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 469.60 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 61,240.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,240.21/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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