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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 465.75 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 465.75 and 127.85 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 465.75 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/465.75 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 465.75 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 59,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.14/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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