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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 465.28 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 465.28 and 93.71 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 465.28 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/465.28 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 465.28 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 43,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,601.39/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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