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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 473.76 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 473.76 and 120.90 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 473.76 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/473.76 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 473.76 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 57,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,276.70/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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