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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 466.90 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 466.90 and 128.57 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 466.90 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/466.90 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 466.90 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 60,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,029.33/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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