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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 468.88 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 468.88 and 96.19 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 468.88 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/468.88 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 468.88 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 45,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101.57/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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