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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 471.03 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 471.03 and 143.07 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 471.03 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/471.03 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 471.03 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 67,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390.26/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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