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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 467.42 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 467.42 and 95.19 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 467.42 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/467.42 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 467.42 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 44,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493.71/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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