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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.73 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.73 and 128.35 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.73 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.73 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.73 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 59,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,904.53/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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