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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 473.83 and 142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 473.83 and 142.87 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 473.83 = 142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/473.83 = 142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 473.83 × 142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 67,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695.38/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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