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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 473.01 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 473.01 and 132.68 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 473.01 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/473.01 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 473.01 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 62,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756.60/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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