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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 474.18 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 474.18 and 142.72 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 474.18 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/474.18 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 474.18 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 67,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674.97/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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