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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 468.48 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 468.48 and 129.77 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 468.48 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/468.48 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 468.48 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 60,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,792.31/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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