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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 468.63 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 468.63 and 129.88 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 468.63 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/468.63 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 468.63 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 60,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,865.66/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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