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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.20 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.20 and 142.79 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.20 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.20 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.20 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 67,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,707.93/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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