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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 467.16 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 467.16 and 128.70 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 467.16 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/467.16 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 467.16 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 60,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,124.76/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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