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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.74 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.74 and 131.32 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.74 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.74 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.74 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 61,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,817.58/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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