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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 465.75 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 465.75 and 127.82 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 465.75 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/465.75 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 465.75 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 59,532.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532.17/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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