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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 472.99 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 472.99 and 132.90 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 472.99 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/472.99 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 472.99 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 62,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,860.37/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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