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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.60, 465.81 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.60, 465.81 and 91.27 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.60 : 465.81 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.60/465.81 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.60x = 465.81 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.60x = 42,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515.40/310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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