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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.81, 472.46 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.81, 472.46 and 132.33 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.81 : 472.46 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.81/472.46 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.81x = 472.46 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.81x = 62,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,519.97/314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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