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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.35 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.35 and 137.59 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.35 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.35 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.35 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 64,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,165.10/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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