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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.68 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.68 and 128.43 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.68 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.68 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.68 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 59,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935.71/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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