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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 468.17 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 468.17 and 195.34 is: 292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 468.17 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/468.17 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 468.17 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 91,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,449.01/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.29

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