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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 466.89 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 466.89 and 128.74 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 466.89 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/466.89 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 466.89 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 60,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,107.42/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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