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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 466.83 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 466.83 and 128.92 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 466.83 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/466.83 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 466.83 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 60,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181.39/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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