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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.13 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.13 and 93.68 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.13 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.13 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.13 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 43,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573.38/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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