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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 470.51 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 470.51 and 131.10 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 470.51 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/470.51 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 470.51 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 61,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,683.86/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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