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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 468.21 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 468.21 and 129.60 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 468.21 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/468.21 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 468.21 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 60,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680.02/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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