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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 470.80 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 470.80 and 131.44 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 470.80 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/470.80 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 470.80 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 61,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,881.95/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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