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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.00, 466.32 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.00, 466.32 and 128.51 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.00 : 466.32 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.00/466.32 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.00x = 466.32 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.00x = 59,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927.95/311.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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