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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.89, 467.94 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.89, 467.94 and 106.51 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.89 : 467.94 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.89/467.94 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.89x = 467.94 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.89x = 49,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840.29/311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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