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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 467.79 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 467.79 and 129.26 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 467.79 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/467.79 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 467.79 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 60,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,463.71/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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