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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 470.54 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 470.54 and 131.34 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 470.54 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/470.54 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 470.54 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 61,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,800.72/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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