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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 472.72 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 472.72 and 132.57 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 472.72 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/472.72 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 472.72 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 62,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,668.49/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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