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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 469.32 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 469.32 and 130.32 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 469.32 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/469.32 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 469.32 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 61,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.78/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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