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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 467.56 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 467.56 and 95.29 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 467.56 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/467.56 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 467.56 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 44,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,552.74/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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