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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 468.87 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 468.87 and 130.01 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 468.87 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/468.87 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 468.87 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 60,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957.79/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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