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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.34 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.34 and 132.92 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.34 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.34 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.34 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 62,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,916.35/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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