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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.57 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.57 and 81.28 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.57 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.57 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.57 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 38,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.09/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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