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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.76 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.76 and 120.04 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.76 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.76 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.76 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 56,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,269.95/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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