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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 467.40 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 467.40 and 95.20 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 467.40 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/467.40 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 467.40 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 44,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,496.48/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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