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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 469.74 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 469.74 and 118.26 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 469.74 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/469.74 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 469.74 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 55,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.90/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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