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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 465.61 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 465.61 and 127.67 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 465.61 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/465.61 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 465.61 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 59,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,444.43/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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