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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.75 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.75 and 132.60 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.75 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.75 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.75 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 62,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,686.32/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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