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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.42, 469.72 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.42, 469.72 and 130.57 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.42 : 469.72 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.42/469.72 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.42x = 469.72 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.42x = 61,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331.34/313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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