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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.16 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.16 and 131.14 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.16 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.16 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.16 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 61,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,656.78/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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