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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 469.38 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 469.38 and 96.50 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 469.38 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/469.38 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 469.38 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 45,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295.17/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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