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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 468.59 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 468.59 and 138.95 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 468.59 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/468.59 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 468.59 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 65,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,110.08/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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