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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 468 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 468 and 129.44 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 468 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/468 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 468 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 60,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577.92/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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