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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 469.51 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 469.51 and 96.50 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 469.51 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/469.51 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 469.51 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 45,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307.72/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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