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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 467.86 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 467.86 and 92.56 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 467.86 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/467.86 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 467.86 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 43,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,305.12/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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