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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.91 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.91 and 118.20 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.91 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.91 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.91 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 55,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540.42/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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