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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 466.64 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 466.64 and 128.51 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 466.64 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/466.64 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 466.64 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 59,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967.26/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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