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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 465.19 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 465.19 and 93.74 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 465.19 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/465.19 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 465.19 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 43,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606.44/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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