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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 467.74 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 467.74 and 95.39 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 467.74 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/467.74 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 467.74 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 44,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617.24/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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