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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 470.37 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 470.37 and 131.16 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 470.37 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/470.37 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 470.37 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 61,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693.73/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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