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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.44 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.44 and 138.25 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.44 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.44 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.44 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 64,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,623.58/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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