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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 466.92 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 466.92 and 91.92 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 466.92 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/466.92 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 466.92 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 42,919.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919.29/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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