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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.73 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.73 and 138.04 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.73 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.73 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.73 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 64,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429.13/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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