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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.79, 467.75 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.79, 467.75 and 129.13 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.79 : 467.75 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.79/467.75 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.79x = 467.75 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.79x = 60,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,400.56/311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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