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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 472.82 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 472.82 and 141.89 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 472.82 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/472.82 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 472.82 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 67,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,085.36/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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