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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.74 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.74 and 99.41 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.74 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.74 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.74 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 47,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092.81/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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