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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 470.26 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 470.26 and 97.13 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 470.26 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/470.26 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 470.26 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 45,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676.35/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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