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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 470.48 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 470.48 and 131.11 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 470.48 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/470.48 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 470.48 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 61,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682.80/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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