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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 465.42 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 465.42 and 93.86 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 465.42 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/465.42 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 465.42 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 43,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,682.22/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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