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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.38 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.38 and 128.28 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.38 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.38 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.38 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 59,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827.23/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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