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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 470.62 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 470.62 and 131.16 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 470.62 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/470.62 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 470.62 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 61,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,726.52/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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