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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 465.48 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 465.48 and 93.87 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 465.48 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/465.48 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 465.48 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 43,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,694.61/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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