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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.21, 465.38 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.21, 465.38 and 93.77 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.21 : 465.38 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.21/465.38 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.21x = 465.38 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.21x = 43,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.05/310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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