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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 473.11 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 473.11 and 122.88 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 473.11 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/473.11 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 473.11 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 58,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,135.76/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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