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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.72 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.72 and 138.47 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.72 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.72 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.72 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 64,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,763.46/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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