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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 470.50 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 470.50 and 128.66 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 470.50 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/470.50 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 470.50 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 60,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,533.69/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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