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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.82 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.82 and 128.64 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.82 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.82 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.82 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 60,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,051.72/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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