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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 472.67 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 472.67 and 141.67 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 472.67 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/472.67 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 472.67 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 66,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,960.91/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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