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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 469.96 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 469.96 and 130.68 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 469.96 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/469.96 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 469.96 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 61,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,414.05/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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