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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 466.63 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 466.63 and 137.72 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 466.63 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/466.63 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 466.63 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 64,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262.71/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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