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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.48 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.48 and 127.77 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.48 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.48 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.48 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 59,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,474.38/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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