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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 470.88 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 470.88 and 121.50 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 470.88 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/470.88 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 470.88 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 57,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,211.92/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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