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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468 and 138.68 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 64,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902.24/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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