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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 465.99 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 465.99 and 128.08 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 465.99 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/465.99 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 465.99 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 59,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684.00/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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