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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 465.53 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 465.53 and 125.27 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 465.53 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/465.53 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 465.53 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 58,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,316.32/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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