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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 469.33 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 469.33 and 130.23 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 469.33 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/469.33 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 469.33 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 61,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120.52/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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