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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 468.10 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 468.10 and 196.80 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 468.10 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/468.10 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 468.10 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 92,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,122.08/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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