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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 472.95 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 472.95 and 141.92 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 472.95 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/472.95 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 472.95 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 67,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122.13/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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