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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 467.14 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 467.14 and 128.82 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 467.14 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/467.14 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 467.14 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 60,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176.33/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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