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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 467.57 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 467.57 and 129.05 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 467.57 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/467.57 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 467.57 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 60,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,339.65/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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