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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.93 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.93 and 95.54 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.93 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.93 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.93 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 44,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,703.93/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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