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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 467.86 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 467.86 and 129.16 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 467.86 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/467.86 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 467.86 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 60,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429.30/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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