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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 470.85 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 470.85 and 121.42 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 470.85 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/470.85 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 470.85 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 57,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.61/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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