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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.85 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.85 and 92.53 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.85 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.85 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.85 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 43,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,290.16/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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