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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.03 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.03 and 129.40 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.03 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.03 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.03 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 60,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563.08/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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