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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 473.56 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 473.56 and 132.95 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 473.56 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/473.56 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 473.56 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 62,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959.53/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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