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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 467.73 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 467.73 and 95.38 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 467.73 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/467.73 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 467.73 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 44,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609.75/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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