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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.86 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.86 and 128.07 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.86 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.86 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.86 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 59,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662.05/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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