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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 465.94 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 465.94 and 127.88 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 465.94 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/465.94 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 465.94 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 59,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,586.61/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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