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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.89 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.89 and 141.90 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.89 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.89 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.89 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 67,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.09/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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