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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 467.82 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 467.82 and 129.24 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 467.82 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/467.82 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 467.82 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 60,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460.41/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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