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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 469.53 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 469.53 and 96.54 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 469.53 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/469.53 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 469.53 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 45,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328.43/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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