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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 465.86 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 465.86 and 127.82 is: 191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 465.86 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/465.86 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 465.86 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 59,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.23/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.81

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