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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.21, 465.25 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.21, 465.25 and 127.50 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.21 : 465.25 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.21/465.25 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.21x = 465.25 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.21x = 59,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318.74/310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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