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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 465.86 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 465.86 and 94.11 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 465.86 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/465.86 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 465.86 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 43,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842.08/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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