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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.53 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.53 and 138.31 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.53 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.53 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.53 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 64,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,661.05/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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