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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.41, 474.44 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.41, 474.44 and 142.92 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.41 : 474.44 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.41/474.44 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.41x = 474.44 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.41x = 67,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,806.96/316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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