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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 465.78 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 465.78 and 94.09 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 465.78 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/465.78 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 465.78 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 43,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.24/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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