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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 470.54 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 470.54 and 131.06 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 470.54 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/470.54 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 470.54 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 61,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,668.97/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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