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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 466.77 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 466.77 and 94.73 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 466.77 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/466.77 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 466.77 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 44,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215.14/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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