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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 465.39 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 465.39 and 137.08 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 465.39 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/465.39 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 465.39 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 63,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795.66/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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