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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.93 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.93 and 119.54 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.93 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.93 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.93 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 55,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933.41/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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