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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.91 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.91 and 87.94 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.91 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.91 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.91 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 41,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674.46/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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