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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 473.29 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 473.29 and 132.98 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 473.29 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/473.29 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 473.29 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 62,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938.10/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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