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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.20 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.20 and 128.36 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.20 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.20 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.20 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 59,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,841.43/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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