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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 470.58 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 470.58 and 118.86 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 470.58 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/470.58 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 470.58 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 55,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,930.19/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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