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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.92 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.92 and 128.55 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.92 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.92 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.92 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 60,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,022.57/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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