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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 465.44 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 465.44 and 128.00 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 465.44 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/465.44 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 465.44 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 59,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573.35/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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