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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 466.70 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 466.70 and 128.66 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 466.70 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/466.70 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 466.70 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 60,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,045.62/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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