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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 469.55 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 469.55 and 130.59 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 469.55 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/469.55 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 469.55 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 61,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,317.88/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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