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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.07 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.07 and 138.36 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.07 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.07 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.07 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 64,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,623.81/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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