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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 470.82 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 470.82 and 131.12 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 470.82 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/470.82 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 470.82 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 61,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733.92/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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