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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.79 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.79 and 130.61 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.79 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.79 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.79 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 61,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,357.64/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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