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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 467.61 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 467.61 and 126.69 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 467.61 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/467.61 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 467.61 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 59,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,241.51/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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