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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 473.44 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 473.44 and 99.26 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 473.44 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/473.44 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 473.44 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 46,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,993.65/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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