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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 471.14 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 471.14 and 131.51 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 471.14 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/471.14 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 471.14 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 61,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959.62/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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