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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.49 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.49 and 142.29 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.49 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.49 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.49 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 67,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.89/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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