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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.71, 468.81 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.71, 468.81 and 130.24 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.71 : 468.81 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.71/468.81 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.71x = 468.81 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.71x = 61,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058.40/312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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