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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 468.41 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 468.41 and 95.85 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 468.41 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/468.41 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 468.41 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 44,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,894.86/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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