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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.29 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.29 and 129.45 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.29 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.29 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.29 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 60,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619.49/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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