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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 470.92 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 470.92 and 131.30 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 470.92 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/470.92 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 470.92 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 61,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.44/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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