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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 467.87 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 467.87 and 106.43 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 467.87 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/467.87 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 467.87 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 49,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795.40/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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