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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.14 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.14 and 94.27 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.14 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.14 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.14 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 43,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943.02/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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