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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 467.46 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 467.46 and 181.98 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 467.46 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/467.46 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 467.46 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 85,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068.37/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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