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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 466.80 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 466.80 and 128.70 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 466.80 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/466.80 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 466.80 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 60,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077.16/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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