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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.61 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.61 and 131.04 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.61 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.61 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.61 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 61,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,668.73/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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