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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 471.12 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 471.12 and 143.12 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 471.12 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/471.12 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 471.12 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 67,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426.69/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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