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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.43 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.43 and 129.81 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.43 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.43 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.43 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 60,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,806.90/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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