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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 474.17 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 474.17 and 142.62 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 474.17 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/474.17 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 474.17 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 67,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,625.41/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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