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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 473.10 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 473.10 and 132.82 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 473.10 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/473.10 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 473.10 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 62,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,837.14/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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