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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.57 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.57 and 127.62 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.57 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.57 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.57 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 59,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,416.04/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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