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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 466.76 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 466.76 and 128.58 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 466.76 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/466.76 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 466.76 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 60,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,015.36/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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