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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.84 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.84 and 129.96 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.84 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.84 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.84 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 60,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,930.45/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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