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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.51 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.51 and 95.25 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.51 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.51 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.51 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 44,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530.57/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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