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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 468.79 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 468.79 and 93.15 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 468.79 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/468.79 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 468.79 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 43,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.56/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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