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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 472.64 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 472.64 and 95.76 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 472.64 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/472.64 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 472.64 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 45,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260.01/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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