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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 469.88 and 93.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 469.88 and 93.91 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 469.88 = 93.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/469.88 = 93.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 469.88 × 93.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 44,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126.43/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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