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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 465.62 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 465.62 and 93.96 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 465.62 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/465.62 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 465.62 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 43,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,749.66/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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