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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 472.78 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 472.78 and 132.54 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 472.78 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/472.78 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 472.78 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 62,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,662.26/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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