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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.51 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.51 and 129.21 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.51 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.51 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.51 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 60,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406.32/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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