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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 469.02 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 469.02 and 130.24 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 469.02 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/469.02 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 469.02 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 61,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085.16/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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