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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 472.90 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 472.90 and 132.69 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 472.90 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/472.90 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 472.90 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 62,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749.10/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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