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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 470.04 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 470.04 and 130.73 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 470.04 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/470.04 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 470.04 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 61,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.98/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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