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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.90 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.90 and 132.62 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.90 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.90 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.90 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 62,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,716.00/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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