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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 465.76 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 465.76 and 137.32 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 465.76 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/465.76 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 465.76 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 63,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958.16/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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