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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 468.73 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 468.73 and 129.88 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 468.73 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/468.73 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 468.73 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 60,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876.31/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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