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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.58 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.58 and 128.39 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.58 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.58 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.58 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 59,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,903.56/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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