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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 472.83 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 472.83 and 132.66 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 472.83 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/472.83 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 472.83 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 62,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,725.63/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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