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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 472.66 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 472.66 and 141.76 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 472.66 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/472.66 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 472.66 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 67,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004.28/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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