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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 470.37 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 470.37 and 130.89 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 470.37 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/470.37 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 470.37 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 61,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566.73/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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