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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 468.13 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 468.13 and 129.55 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 468.13 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/468.13 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 468.13 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 60,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,646.24/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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