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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 470.37 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 470.37 and 121.34 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 470.37 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/470.37 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 470.37 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 57,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.70/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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