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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 467.84 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 467.84 and 138.58 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 467.84 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/467.84 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 467.84 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 64,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832.44/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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