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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 468.78 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 468.78 and 127.46 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 468.78 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/468.78 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 468.78 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 59,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,750.06/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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