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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.47 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.47 and 129.74 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.47 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.47 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.47 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 60,776.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,776.31/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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