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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 472.82 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 472.82 and 132.92 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 472.82 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/472.82 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 472.82 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 62,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847.23/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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