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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 469.94 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 469.94 and 120.96 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 469.94 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/469.94 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 469.94 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 56,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,843.34/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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