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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 468.80 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 468.80 and 96.14 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 468.80 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/468.80 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 468.80 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 45,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070.43/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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