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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.38 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.38 and 130.39 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.38 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.38 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.38 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 61,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202.46/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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