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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.99 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.99 and 96.16 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.99 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.99 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.99 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 45,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098.08/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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