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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.14, 467.13 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.14, 467.13 and 181.27 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.14 : 467.13 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.14/467.13 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.14x = 467.13 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.14x = 84,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,676.66/311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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