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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 472.73 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 472.73 and 95.78 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 472.73 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/472.73 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 472.73 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 45,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277.14/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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