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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 468.17 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 468.17 and 95.66 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 468.17 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/468.17 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 468.17 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 44,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784.44/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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