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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.93, 472.52 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.93, 472.52 and 132.31 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.93 : 472.52 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.93/472.52 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.93x = 472.52 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.93x = 62,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517.28/314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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