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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 470.36 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 470.36 and 130.94 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 470.36 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/470.36 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 470.36 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 61,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.94/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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