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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 465.17 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 465.17 and 127.49 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 465.17 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/465.17 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 465.17 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 59,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301.56/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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