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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.91, 472.26 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.91, 472.26 and 95.45 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.91 : 472.26 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.91/472.26 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.91x = 472.26 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.91x = 45,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077.87/314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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