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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.93 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.93 and 129.98 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.93 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.93 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.93 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 60,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,949.18/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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