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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 467.87 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 467.87 and 133.67 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 467.87 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/467.87 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 467.87 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 62,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538.29/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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