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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 464.88 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 464.88 and 127.37 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 464.88 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/464.88 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 464.88 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 59,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,213.41/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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