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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 465.89 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 465.89 and 128.29 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 465.89 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/465.89 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 465.89 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 59,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769.41/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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