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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 473.05 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 473.05 and 141.90 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 473.05 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/473.05 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 473.05 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 67,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125.80/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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