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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 467.37 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 467.37 and 128.93 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 467.37 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/467.37 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 467.37 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 60,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255.68/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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