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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 468.28 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 468.28 and 119.81 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 468.28 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/468.28 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 468.28 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 56,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105.95/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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