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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 465.81 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 465.81 and 94.15 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 465.81 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/465.81 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 465.81 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 43,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,856.01/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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