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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 474.07 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 474.07 and 142.75 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 474.07 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/474.07 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 474.07 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 67,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,673.49/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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