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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.89 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.89 and 95.50 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.89 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.89 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.89 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 44,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683.50/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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