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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 470.02 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 470.02 and 130.76 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 470.02 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/470.02 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 470.02 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 61,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459.82/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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