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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 472.70 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 472.70 and 130.10 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 472.70 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/472.70 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 472.70 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 61,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495.26/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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