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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.48 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.48 and 131.04 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.48 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.48 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.48 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 61,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651.70/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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