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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 473.39 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 473.39 and 132.93 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 473.39 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/473.39 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 473.39 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 62,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924.70/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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