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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.68 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.68 and 128.48 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.68 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.68 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.68 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 59,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,956.71/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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