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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 473.13 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 473.13 and 98.90 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 473.13 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/473.13 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 473.13 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 46,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,790.19/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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