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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.73, 473.79 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.73, 473.79 and 142.39 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.73 : 473.79 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.73/473.79 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.73x = 473.79 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.73x = 67,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.59/315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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