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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 466.12 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 466.12 and 128.20 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 466.12 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/466.12 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 466.12 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 59,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756.58/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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