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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.69 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.69 and 121.46 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.69 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.69 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.69 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 57,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,169.40/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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