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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 465.23 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 465.23 and 127.56 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 465.23 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/465.23 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 465.23 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 59,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346.08/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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