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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.41 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.41 and 131.00 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.41 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.41 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.41 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 61,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621.03/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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