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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.20 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.20 and 129.59 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.20 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.20 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.20 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 60,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,674.04/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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