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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.30 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.30 and 132.44 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.30 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.30 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.30 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 62,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,551.41/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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