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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.58 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.58 and 128.96 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.58 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.58 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.58 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 60,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299.12/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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