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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.31 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.31 and 132.29 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.31 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.31 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.31 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 62,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481.89/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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