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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 465.21 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 465.21 and 93.71 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 465.21 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/465.21 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 465.21 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 43,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594.83/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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