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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 472.72 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 472.72 and 141.83 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 472.72 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/472.72 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 472.72 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 67,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,045.88/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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