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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 468.23 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 468.23 and 129.35 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 468.23 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/468.23 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 468.23 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 60,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565.55/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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