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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.64 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.64 and 137.79 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.64 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.64 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.64 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 64,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,295.99/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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