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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 465.50 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 465.50 and 127.88 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 465.50 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/465.50 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 465.50 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 59,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.14/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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