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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.29, 470.91 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.29, 470.91 and 108.75 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.29 : 470.91 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.29/470.91 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.29x = 470.91 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.29x = 51,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.46/314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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