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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.75 and 129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.75 and 129.19 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.75 = 129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.75 = 129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.75 × 129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 60,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428.62/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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