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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 468.46 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 468.46 and 129.86 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 468.46 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/468.46 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 468.46 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 60,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,835.06/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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