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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 472.83 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 472.83 and 95.84 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 472.83 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/472.83 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 472.83 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 45,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317.74/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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