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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.31 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.31 and 128.16 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.31 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.31 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.31 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 59,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,761.65/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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