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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 469.87 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 469.87 and 130.66 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 469.87 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/469.87 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 469.87 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 61,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,393.21/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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