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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 470.82 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 470.82 and 118.85 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 470.82 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/470.82 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 470.82 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 55,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956.96/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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