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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 465.41 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 465.41 and 127.69 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 465.41 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/465.41 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 465.41 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 59,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427.36/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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