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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 470.40 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 470.40 and 130.89 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 470.40 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/470.40 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 470.40 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 61,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.66/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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