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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.17 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.17 and 91.42 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.17 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.17 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.17 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 42,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614.93/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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