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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 472.84 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 472.84 and 132.63 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 472.84 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/472.84 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 472.84 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 62,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,712.77/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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