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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.63, 466.07 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.63, 466.07 and 137.20 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.63 : 466.07 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.63/466.07 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.63x = 466.07 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.63x = 63,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,944.80/310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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