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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 465.51 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 465.51 and 127.75 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 465.51 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/465.51 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 465.51 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 59,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,468.90/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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