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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.60 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.60 and 132.59 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.60 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.60 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.60 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 62,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660.16/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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