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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.84 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.84 and 137.76 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.84 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.84 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.84 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 64,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,311.88/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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