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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.86 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.86 and 137.74 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.86 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.86 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.86 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 64,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305.30/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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