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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.91 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.91 and 97.56 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.91 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.91 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.91 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 45,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941.98/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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