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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.46 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.46 and 130.92 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.46 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.46 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.46 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 61,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592.62/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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