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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 472.68 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 472.68 and 132.48 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 472.68 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/472.68 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 472.68 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 62,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,620.65/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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