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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.69 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.69 and 130.12 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.69 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.69 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.69 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 60,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984.28/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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