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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 465.32 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 465.32 and 134.60 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 465.32 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/465.32 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 465.32 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 62,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,630.08/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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