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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 470.13 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 470.13 and 96.99 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 470.13 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/470.13 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 470.13 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 45,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597.91/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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