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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.64 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.64 and 130.35 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.64 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.64 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.64 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 61,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,217.90/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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