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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.54 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.54 and 128.59 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.54 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.54 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.54 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 59,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,992.38/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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