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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.50 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.50 and 121.26 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.50 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.50 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.50 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 57,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052.83/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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