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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 469.65 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 469.65 and 130.38 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 469.65 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/469.65 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 469.65 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 61,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232.97/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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