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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 467.74 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 467.74 and 129.13 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 467.74 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/467.74 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 467.74 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 60,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398.26/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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