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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 467.66 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 467.66 and 183.25 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 467.66 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/467.66 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 467.66 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 85,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,698.70/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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