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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 466.92 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 466.92 and 128.64 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 466.92 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/466.92 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 466.92 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 60,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,064.59/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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