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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 467.25 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 467.25 and 92.14 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 467.25 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/467.25 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 467.25 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 43,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.73/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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