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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 465.38 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 465.38 and 127.82 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 465.38 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/465.38 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 465.38 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 59,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,484.87/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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