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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 468 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 468 and 129.27 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 468 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/468 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 468 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 60,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,498.36/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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