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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 473.10 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 473.10 and 96.02 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 473.10 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/473.10 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 473.10 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 45,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427.88/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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