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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 473.79 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 473.79 and 130.77 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 473.79 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/473.79 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 473.79 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 61,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957.52/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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