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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.43 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.43 and 128.21 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.43 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.43 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.43 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 59,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,802.24/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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