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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 469.05 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 469.05 and 130.33 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 469.05 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/469.05 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 469.05 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 61,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131.29/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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