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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.35, 470.10 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.35, 470.10 and 130.65 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.35 : 470.10 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.35/470.10 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.35x = 470.10 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.35x = 61,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,418.57/313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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