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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 470.04 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 470.04 and 93.99 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 470.04 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/470.04 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 470.04 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 44,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179.06/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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