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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 467.97 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 467.97 and 129.40 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 467.97 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/467.97 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 467.97 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 60,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,555.32/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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