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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 469.31 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 469.31 and 130.22 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 469.31 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/469.31 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 469.31 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 61,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,113.55/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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