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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 469.94 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 469.94 and 131.04 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 469.94 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/469.94 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 469.94 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 61,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580.28/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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