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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 465.14 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 465.14 and 127.36 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 465.14 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/465.14 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 465.14 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 59,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.23/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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