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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.83, 472.12 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.83, 472.12 and 132.13 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.83 : 472.12 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.83/472.12 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.83x = 472.12 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.83x = 62,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381.22/314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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