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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 470.49 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 470.49 and 121.30 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 470.49 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/470.49 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 470.49 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 57,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070.44/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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