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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 473.94 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 473.94 and 142.53 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 473.94 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/473.94 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 473.94 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 67,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550.67/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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