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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.34 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.34 and 129.66 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.34 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.34 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.34 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 60,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,724.96/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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