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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 470.57 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 470.57 and 131.13 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 470.57 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/470.57 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 470.57 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 61,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,705.19/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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