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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.94 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.94 and 91.86 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.94 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.94 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.94 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 42,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893.55/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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