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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 470.59 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 470.59 and 130.96 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 470.59 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/470.59 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 470.59 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 61,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628.47/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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