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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.39 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.39 and 128.38 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.39 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.39 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.39 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 59,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.15/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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