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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.21, 466.74 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.21, 466.74 and 91.77 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.21 : 466.74 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.21/466.74 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.21x = 466.74 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.21x = 42,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832.73/311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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