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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.21 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.21 and 129.48 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.21 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.21 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.21 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 60,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,623.83/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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