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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.53 and 128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.53 and 128.95 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.53 = 128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.53 = 128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.53 × 128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 60,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287.99/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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