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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 473.51 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 473.51 and 93.30 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 473.51 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/473.51 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 473.51 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 44,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178.72/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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