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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.92 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.92 and 129.42 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.92 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.92 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.92 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 60,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558.21/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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