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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.17 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.17 and 132.84 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.17 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.17 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.17 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 62,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,852.87/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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