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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 470.11 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 470.11 and 120.88 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 470.11 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/470.11 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 470.11 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 56,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826.90/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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