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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 466.30 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 466.30 and 137.44 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 466.30 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/466.30 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 466.30 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 64,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,086.76/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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