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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 465.74 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 465.74 and 127.90 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 465.74 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/465.74 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 465.74 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 59,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,568.15/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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