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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.58 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.58 and 130.66 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.58 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.58 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.58 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 61,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876.78/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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