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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 468.77 and 130.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 468.77 and 130.00 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 468.77 = 130.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/468.77 = 130.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 468.77 × 130.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 60,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,937.76/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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