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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.99, 467.86 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.99, 467.86 and 106.50 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.99 : 467.86 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.99/467.86 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.99x = 467.86 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.99x = 49,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826.60/311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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