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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.65 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.65 and 134.81 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.65 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.65 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.65 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 62,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774.77/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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