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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 466.05 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 466.05 and 127.98 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 466.05 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/466.05 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 466.05 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 59,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645.08/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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