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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 469.34 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 469.34 and 104.61 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 469.34 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/469.34 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 469.34 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 49,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097.13/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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