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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.94, 470.97 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.94, 470.97 and 131.37 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.94 : 470.97 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.94/470.97 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.94x = 470.97 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.94x = 61,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871.33/313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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