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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 467.46 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 467.46 and 129.02 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 467.46 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/467.46 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 467.46 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 60,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,311.69/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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