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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.88 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.88 and 95.51 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.88 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.88 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.88 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 44,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684.88/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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