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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.44 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.44 and 137.64 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.44 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.44 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.44 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 64,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200.80/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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