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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 467.72 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 467.72 and 181.95 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 467.72 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/467.72 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 467.72 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 85,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,100.70/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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