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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.83 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.83 and 142.51 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.83 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.83 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.83 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 67,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.51/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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