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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 467.81 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 467.81 and 129.16 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 467.81 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/467.81 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 467.81 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 60,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422.34/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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