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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 469.25 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 469.25 and 130.06 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 469.25 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/469.25 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 469.25 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 61,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030.66/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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