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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 475.12 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 475.12 and 143.50 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 475.12 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/475.12 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 475.12 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 68,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,179.72/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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