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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 470.55 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 470.55 and 131.04 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 470.55 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/470.55 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 470.55 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 61,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660.87/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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