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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.42, 470.05 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.42, 470.05 and 130.71 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.42 : 470.05 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.42/470.05 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.42x = 470.05 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.42x = 61,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439.58/313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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