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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.90 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.90 and 120.76 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.90 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.90 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.90 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 56,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.12/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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