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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.38 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.38 and 94.53 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.38 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.38 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.38 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 44,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,086.90/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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