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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 469.12 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 469.12 and 196.87 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 469.12 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/469.12 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 469.12 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 92,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,355.65/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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