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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.35, 465.54 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.35, 465.54 and 127.74 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.35 : 465.54 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.35/465.54 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.35x = 465.54 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.35x = 59,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,468.08/310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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