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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 470.14 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 470.14 and 130.86 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 470.14 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/470.14 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 470.14 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 61,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522.52/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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