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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.22 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.22 and 129.48 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.22 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.22 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.22 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 60,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,625.13/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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