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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 466.85 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 466.85 and 128.54 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 466.85 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/466.85 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 466.85 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 60,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,005.92/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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