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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.95, 470.94 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.95, 470.94 and 119.01 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.95 : 470.94 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.95/470.94 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.95x = 470.94 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.95x = 56,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.57/313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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