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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 467.29 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 467.29 and 128.92 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 467.29 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/467.29 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 467.29 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 60,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,242.17/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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