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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 465.42 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 465.42 and 93.90 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 465.42 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/465.42 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 465.42 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 43,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702.94/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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