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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 474.73 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 474.73 and 142.96 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 474.73 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/474.73 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 474.73 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 67,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,867.40/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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