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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 468.03 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 468.03 and 129.30 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 468.03 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/468.03 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 468.03 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 60,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516.28/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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