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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 466.73 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 466.73 and 137.80 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 466.73 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/466.73 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 466.73 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 64,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,315.81/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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