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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 468.08 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 468.08 and 129.47 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 468.08 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/468.08 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 468.08 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 60,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599.82/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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