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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 465.72 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 465.72 and 183.12 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 465.72 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/465.72 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 465.72 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 85,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282.65/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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