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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 467.92 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 467.92 and 129.30 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 467.92 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/467.92 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 467.92 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 60,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.06/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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