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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.94, 470.99 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.94, 470.99 and 121.62 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.94 : 470.99 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.94/470.99 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.94x = 470.99 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.94x = 57,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281.80/313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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