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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.37, 468.68 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.37, 468.68 and 141.25 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.37 : 468.68 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.37/468.68 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.37x = 468.68 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.37x = 66,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,200.34/312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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