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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 468.69 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 468.69 and 129.84 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 468.69 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/468.69 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 468.69 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 60,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,852.47/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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