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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.87 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.87 and 118.92 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.87 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.87 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.87 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 55,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,995.86/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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