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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.12 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.12 and 130.78 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.12 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.12 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.12 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 61,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,480.27/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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