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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.51 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.51 and 127.76 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.51 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.51 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.51 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 59,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,473.56/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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