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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.91 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.91 and 141.81 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.91 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.91 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.91 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 67,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,063.37/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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