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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.64 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.64 and 121.28 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.64 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.64 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.64 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 57,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079.22/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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