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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 467.25 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 467.25 and 138.09 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 467.25 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/467.25 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 467.25 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 64,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,522.55/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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