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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 465.14 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 465.14 and 125 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 465.14 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/465.14 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 465.14 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 58,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,142.50/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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