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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.25, 468.38 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.25, 468.38 and 129.52 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.25 : 468.38 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.25/468.38 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.25x = 468.38 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.25x = 60,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,664.58/312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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