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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.65 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.65 and 95.97 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.65 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.65 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.65 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 44,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,976.34/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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