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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.33 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.33 and 132.98 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.33 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.33 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.33 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 62,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944.94/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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