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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 473.25 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 473.25 and 141.96 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 473.25 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/473.25 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 473.25 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 67,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182.57/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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