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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.89, 467.91 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.89, 467.91 and 129.37 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.89 : 467.91 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.89/467.91 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.89x = 467.91 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.89x = 60,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530.53/311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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