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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.13 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.13 and 137.49 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.13 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.13 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.13 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 64,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085.20/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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