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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 465.82 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 465.82 and 134.95 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 465.82 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/465.82 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 465.82 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 62,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,862.41/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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