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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 469.94 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 469.94 and 130.74 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 469.94 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/469.94 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 469.94 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 61,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439.30/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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