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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 471.14 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 471.14 and 129.07 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 471.14 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/471.14 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 471.14 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 60,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,809.18/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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