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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 469.95 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 469.95 and 93.94 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 469.95 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/469.95 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 469.95 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 44,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.04/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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