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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 468.15 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 468.15 and 129.66 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 468.15 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/468.15 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 468.15 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 60,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700.33/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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