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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 468.44 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 468.44 and 130 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 468.44 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/468.44 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 468.44 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 60,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,897.20/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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