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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 468.11 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 468.11 and 95.66 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 468.11 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/468.11 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 468.11 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 44,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778.92/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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