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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 470.86 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 470.86 and 131.18 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 470.86 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/470.86 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 470.86 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 61,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,767.41/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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