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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.49 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.49 and 129 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.49 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.49 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.49 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 60,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,306.21/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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