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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468.12 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468.12 and 129.44 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468.12 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468.12 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468.12 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 60,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,593.45/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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