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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 470.88 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 470.88 and 131.28 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 470.88 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/470.88 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 470.88 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 61,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,817.13/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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