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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.74 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.74 and 122.78 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.74 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.74 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.74 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 58,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,043.02/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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