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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 468.98 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 468.98 and 130.08 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 468.98 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/468.98 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 468.98 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 61,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.27/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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