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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 469.12 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 469.12 and 195.91 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 469.12 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/469.12 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 469.12 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 91,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,904.55/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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