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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.75 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.75 and 141.77 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.75 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.75 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.75 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 67,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,019.40/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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