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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 465.38 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 465.38 and 127.78 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 465.38 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/465.38 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 465.38 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 59,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,464.93/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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