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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 469.52 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 469.52 and 130.45 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 469.52 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/469.52 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 469.52 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 61,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248.88/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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