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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 470.81 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 470.81 and 97.46 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 470.81 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/470.81 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 470.81 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 45,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,884.25/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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