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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.21 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.21 and 127.53 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.21 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.21 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.21 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 59,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,328.23/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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