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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 470.16 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.46, 470.16 and 130.97 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.46 : 470.16 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.46/470.16 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.46x = 470.16 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.46x = 61,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574.50/313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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