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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.79, 469.32 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.79, 469.32 and 130.23 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.79 : 469.32 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.79/469.32 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.79x = 469.32 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.79x = 61,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,119.54/312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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