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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 474.75 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 474.75 and 143.42 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 474.75 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/474.75 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 474.75 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 68,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,086.27/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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