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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 467.78 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 467.78 and 138.56 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 467.78 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/467.78 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 467.78 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 64,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,815.20/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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