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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 468.39 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 468.39 and 95.87 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 468.39 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/468.39 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 468.39 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 44,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.55/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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