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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 466.61 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 466.61 and 91.69 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 466.61 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/466.61 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 466.61 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 42,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783.47/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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