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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.41 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.41 and 126.55 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.41 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.41 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.41 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 59,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148.40/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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