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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.91, 470.89 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.91, 470.89 and 131.36 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.91 : 470.89 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.91/470.89 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.91x = 470.89 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.91x = 61,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.11/313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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