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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 465.95 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 465.95 and 137.36 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 465.95 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/465.95 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 465.95 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 64,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,002.04/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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