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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 467.17 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 467.17 and 128.59 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 467.17 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/467.17 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 467.17 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 60,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,071.90/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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