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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.28 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.28 and 129.83 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.28 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.28 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.28 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 60,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796.79/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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