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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 473.62 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 473.62 and 96.39 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 473.62 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/473.62 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 473.62 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 45,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649.38/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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