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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.08 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.08 and 126.96 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.08 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.08 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.08 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 59,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428.87/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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