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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 473.52 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 473.52 and 142.65 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 473.52 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/473.52 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 473.52 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 67,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,547.63/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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