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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.89, 471.96 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.89, 471.96 and 132.17 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.89 : 471.96 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.89/471.96 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.89x = 471.96 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.89x = 62,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376.59/314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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