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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 468.14 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 468.14 and 187.34 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 468.14 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/468.14 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 468.14 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 87,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,699.48/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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