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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.97 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.97 and 138.04 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.97 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.97 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.97 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 64,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,458.68/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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