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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.87 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.87 and 127.84 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.87 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.87 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.87 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 59,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,555.66/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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