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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.86 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.86 and 120.92 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.86 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.86 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.86 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 57,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,299.15/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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