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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 469.14 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 469.14 and 84.78 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 469.14 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/469.14 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 469.14 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 39,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773.69/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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