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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 465.68 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 465.68 and 93.97 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 465.68 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/465.68 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 465.68 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 43,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759.95/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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