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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 472.63 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 472.63 and 141.66 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 472.63 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/472.63 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 472.63 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 66,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952.41/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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