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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 470.09 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 470.09 and 130.69 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 470.09 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/470.09 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 470.09 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 61,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,436.06/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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