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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 466.32 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 466.32 and 137.51 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 466.32 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/466.32 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 466.32 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 64,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123.66/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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