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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.88 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.88 and 128.66 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.88 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.88 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.88 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 60,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,065.80/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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