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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.65 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.65 and 142.46 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.65 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.65 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.65 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 67,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476.18/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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