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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 467.02 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 467.02 and 138.12 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 467.02 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/467.02 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 467.02 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 64,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504.27/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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