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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 468.82 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 468.82 and 136.95 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 468.82 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/468.82 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 468.82 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 64,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,204.90/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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