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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.80 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.80 and 137.88 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.80 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.80 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.80 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 64,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362.38/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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