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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 465.98 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 465.98 and 137.47 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 465.98 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/465.98 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 465.98 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 64,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,058.27/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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