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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 473.01 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 473.01 and 95.99 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 473.01 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/473.01 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 473.01 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 45,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401.50/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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