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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 466.97 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 466.97 and 128.73 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 466.97 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/466.97 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 466.97 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 60,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,113.05/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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