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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 468.26 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 468.26 and 119.75 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 468.26 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/468.26 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 468.26 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 56,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073.54/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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