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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 468.53 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 468.53 and 130.01 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 468.53 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/468.53 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 468.53 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 60,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,911.81/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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