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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 473.40 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 473.40 and 96.19 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 473.40 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/473.40 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 473.40 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 45,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,536.35/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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