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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 473.98 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 473.98 and 142.47 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 473.98 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/473.98 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 473.98 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 67,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.56/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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