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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.25, 468.19 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.25, 468.19 and 129.43 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.25 : 468.19 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.25/468.19 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.25x = 468.19 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.25x = 60,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597.83/312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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