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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.51, 469.99 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.51, 469.99 and 121 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.51 : 469.99 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.51/469.99 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.51x = 469.99 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.51x = 56,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868.79/313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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