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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.51 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.51 and 129.80 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.51 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.51 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.51 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 60,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811.95/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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