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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 469.76 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 469.76 and 93.87 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 469.76 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/469.76 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 469.76 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 44,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095.90/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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