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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.69, 470.54 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.69, 470.54 and 97.27 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.69 : 470.54 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.69/470.54 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.69x = 470.54 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.69x = 45,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,769.43/313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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