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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 467.04 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 467.04 and 128.83 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 467.04 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/467.04 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 467.04 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 60,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168.76/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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