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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.38 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.38 and 128.94 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.38 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.38 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.38 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 60,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,263.98/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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