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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468.13 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468.13 and 129.30 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468.13 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468.13 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468.13 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 60,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529.21/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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