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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 469.40 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 469.40 and 120.56 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 469.40 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/469.40 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 469.40 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 56,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590.86/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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