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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.88 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.88 and 128.90 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.88 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.88 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.88 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 60,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,177.85/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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