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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 465.20 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 465.20 and 127.76 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 465.20 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/465.20 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 465.20 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 59,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,434.48/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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