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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 468 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 468 and 129.32 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 468 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/468 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 468 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 60,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,521.76/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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