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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 466.51 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 466.51 and 94.50 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 466.51 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/466.51 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 466.51 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 44,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,085.14/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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