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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 469.05 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 469.05 and 141.50 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 469.05 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/469.05 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 469.05 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 66,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,370.58/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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