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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.51 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.51 and 130.25 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.51 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.51 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.51 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 61,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,154.53/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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