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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.88 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.88 and 128.59 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.88 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.88 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.88 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 60,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,036.92/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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