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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.75, 467.72 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.75, 467.72 and 129.23 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.75 : 467.72 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.75/467.72 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.75x = 467.72 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.75x = 60,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,443.46/311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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