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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 470.42 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 470.42 and 130.88 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 470.42 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/470.42 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 470.42 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 61,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,565.56/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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