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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 474.06 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 474.06 and 130.88 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 474.06 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/474.06 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 474.06 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 62,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045.91/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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