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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.72 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.72 and 94.18 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.72 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.72 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.72 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 43,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,861.51/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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