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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.82 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.82 and 85.92 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.82 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.82 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.82 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 40,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452.85/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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