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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.95 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.95 and 128.87 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.95 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.95 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.95 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 60,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175.75/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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