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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 467.80 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 467.80 and 138.33 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 467.80 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/467.80 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 467.80 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 64,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.43/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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