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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 469.87 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 469.87 and 96.86 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 469.87 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/469.87 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 469.87 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 45,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512.54/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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