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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 472.35 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 472.35 and 95.49 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 472.35 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/472.35 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 472.35 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 45,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,104.70/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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