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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 472.67 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 472.67 and 95.75 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 472.67 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/472.67 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 472.67 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 45,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257.44/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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