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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.73, 469.10 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.73, 469.10 and 130.13 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.73 : 469.10 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.73/469.10 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.73x = 469.10 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.73x = 61,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,041.72/312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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