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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.46, 468.60 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.46, 468.60 and 93.08 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.46 : 468.60 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.46/468.60 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.46x = 468.60 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.46x = 43,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,614.95/312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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