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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 465.83 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 465.83 and 94.13 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 465.83 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/465.83 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 465.83 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 43,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845.78/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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