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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 467.71 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 467.71 and 129.33 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 467.71 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/467.71 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 467.71 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 60,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,488.61/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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