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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 472.19 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 472.19 and 141.47 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 472.19 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/472.19 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 472.19 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 66,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,797.65/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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