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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.43 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.43 and 91.63 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.43 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.43 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.43 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 42,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738.98/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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