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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.93, 468.02 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.93, 468.02 and 129.45 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.93 : 468.02 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.93/468.02 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.93x = 468.02 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.93x = 60,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,584.54/311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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