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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.98 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.98 and 130.92 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.98 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.98 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.98 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 61,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529.78/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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