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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.15, 473.97 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.15, 473.97 and 142.73 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.15 : 473.97 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.15/473.97 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.15x = 473.97 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.15x = 67,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649.74/316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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